cultural program guide: fall 2012

OKOTOKSCULTURE.CA | FALL 2012

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OKOTOKS CULTURE PROGRAM GUIDE

The Town of Okotoks is pleased to

present the Fall 2012 Culture

Program Guide.

This publication serves to showcase

the various programs and exhibits

housed in the Okotoks Art Gallery

at the Station, Okotoks Museum and

Archives at Heritage House and the

Rotary Performing Arts Centre.

We take pride in providing our

residents, artists and visitors with

enriching cultural experiences.

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Table of Contents

01 WELCOME

02 TAbLE OF COnTEnTS

03 On ExHibiT @ OkOTOkS ART GALLERy (OAG)

04 ice Flows and Sound Retreats

05 Counting Crows & Monuments of Stone

06 Spirit of Christmas

PROGRAMS @ (OAG)

07 Family Programs

08 Adult Programs

09 Education Programs

10 UPCOMinG ExHibiTS

11-12 EVEnT CALEnDAR

13 On ExHibiT @ OkOTOkS MUSEUM AnD ARCHiVES (OMA)

14 Permanent and Seasonal Exhibits

15 Treasures from the Collections

PROGRAMS @ (OMA)

16 Programs

17 Education Programs

18 biRTHDAy PARTiES

19 ROTARy PERFORMinG ARTS CEnTRE (RPAC)

20 UPCOMinG PERFORMAnCES

21 ALbERTA CULTURE DAyS

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Ice Flows andSound Retreats Jan Kabatoff Sep 7 to Oct 21 | Both Galleries

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This multi-media exhibition addresses

the issue of climate change and the rapid

rate of glacial melt. This whole project

has been four years in the making and

involved trekking to seven glaciers on three

continents. It is endorsed by the United

Nations Water for Life Decade (2010-2015)

and supported by the University of Calgary

Environmental Sciences and the Geological

Survey of Canada in Ottawa.

OPENING RECEPTION Friday, Sep 7 | 7:00 – 9:00 pmWine sponsored by the Okotoks Arts Council. EXHIBIT-RELATED PROGRAMSOKAY.CLUB@OAG Ice Flows and Sound Retreats 38087 Sat., Sep 8 I 1:30 to 3:00 pm

ART.ATTACK@OAGTour & Talk with Jan Kabatoff38091 Sat., Sep 15 I 2:00 to 3:30 pm

Glaciers make up 10 per cent of the earth’s

mass and serve as storage for 75 per cent

of the earth’s fresh water. They play a key

role in the climate change debate, and like

the canary in the coal mine, they provide

clues about the effects of climate change.

Scientists tell us that due to their sensitivity

to temperature fluctuations, with few

exceptions, glaciers around the world are

shrinking at an unprecedented rate. In

Western Canada glaciers show a strong

negative balance, (the difference between

snow accumulation and ice loss) with

approximately 300 glaciers disappearing

between 1985 and 2005. This poses a serious

threat to the ecology of the eastern and

western slopes of the Rocky Mountains,

since glaciers act as water savings accounts

and as regulators, storing water during cool,

wet climates and releasing it during warm,

dry climate conditions.


Counting Crows Penny Corradine,Natalie Kurzuk, Kathryn manry and Pam Weber Oct 26 to Dec 2 | Large Gallery

monuments ofStonerobin readOct 26 to Dec 2 |Small Gallery

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The dramatic poses of these life-like and

haunting sculptures are a reflection of the

romantic view towards death that was

prevalent in late 19th century Europe. Over

time the sculptures have been severely

weathered by smog and the elements to a

streaked and pitted finish which only seems to

enhance the sadness they represent.

not only are the sculptures memorials to

death, they are also works of art.

OPeninG ReCePtiOn FOR BOtH eXHiBitS

Friday Oct 26 | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm eXHiBit-ReLAteD PROGRAMSOKAY.CLUB@OAG Sittin’ Knittin’ in the Cemetery 38088 Sat., Oct 27 i 1:30 to 3:00 pm

OKAY.CLUB@OAG Myths and Omens of the Big, Black Birds38089 Sat., nov 10 i 1:30 to 3:00 pm

ARt.AttACK@OAGKnit a Bit38093 Wed., Oct 17 i 7:00 to 9:00 pm

ARt.AttACK@OAGAn evening to Crow About 38094 Wed., nov 14 i 7:00 to 9:00 pm

COUntinG CROWS

Corax brachyrhychos, the American crow.

As a species, the crow is capable of evoking

a strong response in people – from delight

at its intelligent and complex behaviour, to

hostility towards an undesirable “vermin”. yet

we are universally fascinated by their antics,

their social behaviour and their persona in

our myths and stories. Each of these four

artists brings to this project their individual

references and influences, which results in

four very different individual approaches to

the subject of crows. Among the artists’ work,

the focus shifts between an ornithological,

a sociological, a mythological, a playful and

even sometimes a humorous interpretation of

these big black birds.

MOnUMentS OF StOne

A series of photographs of cemetery

monuments and tomb sculptures, taken over

a period of five years, from Pere Lachaise,

Montmartre and Montparnasse cemeteries in

Paris, France.


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Spirit of Christmas Oag local artists Dec 7 to Dec 21 | Both Galleries

The Tree of WarmthNov 16 to Dec 22

SPiRit OF CHRiStMAS

During the month of December, the

Okotoks Art Gallery will be transformed

into the Spirit of Christmas, your best choice

for holiday gift shopping, all crafted by local

artisans. The Spirit of Christmas showcases

one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments, jewelry,

cards, and the walls will be filled with

original local artwork for sale. Everything

in this holiday showcase will be priced

under $200 so you can enjoy this brilliant

yet affordable original art.

tHe tRee OF WARMtH

Share the warmth this holiday season with

our Tree of Warmth. Starting on Light

Up Okotoks weekend, you can bring in

your new scarves, gloves, and toques to

the Okotoks Art Gallery to decorate our

Tree of Warmth. All of the winter items

collected will be donated to local and

regional charities. eXHiBit-ReLAteD PROGRAMSOKAY.CLUB@OAG SPiRit OF CHRiStMAS38090 Sat., Dec 8 i 1:30 to 3:00 pm

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Sittin’ Knittin’ in tHe CeMeteRY

Tour Robin Read’s “Monuments of Stone”

and take part in our knitting circle to make

warm scarves, hats or mitts for OAG’s

Tree of Warmth. Open to all ages. you

are welcome to donate wool and bring a

favourite pattern. FREE, but registration is

required.

38088 Sat., October 27 i 1:30 to 3:00 pm

MYtHS AnD OMenS OF tHe BiG, BLACK BiRDS

Join Penny Corradine and natalie kurzak for

a tour of “Counting Crows” by four Alberta

artists, followed by ‘Myths and Legends of

Crows and Ravens’ with Penny and hands-

on drawing/painting your interpretations

from a crow or raven legend.

38089 Sat., november 10 i 1:30 to 3:00 pm

SPiRit OF CHRiStMAS

beginning December 7, OAG will be filled

with the ‘Spirit of Christmas’. All ages are

invited to learn how to knit simple tree

ornaments. Take them home for your tree

or make as special gifts.

38090 Sat., December 8 i 1:30 to 3:00 pm

OKAY!CLUB@OAGOAG Art Studio | $7 registration fee

OkAy.CLUb@OAG is a monthly program at

the art gallery from September to June for

ages 6 to 12. (Ages may vary depending on

program.) youngsters can be dropped off

or a parent/guardian is welcome to stay and

join in. Each program is based on a current

gallery exhibit and is often facilitated by an

artist on display. A brief tour is followed by

a hands-on activity in the studio.

Online Registration: netreg.okotoks.ca

iCe FLOWS AnD SOUnD RetReAtS

Take a journey through “ice Flows and

Sound Retreats” in the large gallery. This

multi-media presentation by Jan kabatoff

was four years in the making and involved

trekking to seven glaciers on three

continents. Program includes hands-on

painting activity in the studio.

38087 Sat., September 8 i 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Family Programs@ Oag


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ART.ATTACK@OAGOAG | $10 registration fee

ART.ATTACK@OAG is a monthly event

for adults and seniors from 18 to 108. No

art experience is required, only a spirit of

adventure. Bring your inner child for a

play-date with art materials that will relate

to the current exhibitions in the galleries.


TOUR & TALK WITH THE ARTIST

Jan Kabatoff will discuss her multi-media

exhibition, “Ice Flows and Sound Retreats.”

Jan’s project addresses the issue of climate

change and the rapid rate of glacial melt.

38091 Sat., September 15 I 2:00 to 3:30 pm

KNIT A BIT

Adults & Seniors – join us in the studio

upstairs for a knitting circle. Create hats,

mitts and scarves for OAG’s Tree of Warmth.

You are welcome to donate wool and bring

a favourite pattern. No fee but registration

is required.

38093 Wed., October 17 I 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Adult Programs@ OAG

AN EVENING TO CROW ABOUT

Artists, Penny Corradine and Natalie Kurzuk

will take you on a gallery walkabout,

discussing various aspects of “Counting

Crows” by four Alberta artists. This will

be followed by mini demonstrations on

photo transfer, mixed media, and other

painting processes. Participants will have

the opportunity to try some of these

techniques.

38094 Wed., November 14 I 7:00 to 9:00 pm

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ONLINE ART AUCTIONOct 1 to Oct 21, 2012

GET YOUR HANDS ON A ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECE OF ART Up for grabs are 12 pairs of shoes, donated by Canadian female celebrities from the world of television, music, sports and politics, transformed into unique works of art by 14 Canadian designers and artists. Find your favourite and bid today!

brought to you by

shoe donor: Jann Ardenartist: Kimberly Johansen


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education Programs@ Oag

Take art education out of the textbook and

into the gallery experience.

Programs at the Okotoks Art Gallery are

created for most exhibitions and run for 1.5

to 2 hours. They are based on art education

concepts in elementary, junior high and

high school and include a gallery tour/

talk plus a hands-on component in the art

studio. Exhibitions change approx. every 5

to 6 weeks.

Curriculum-based programs are available

for school and home school groups,

maximum 25, for $50 plus GST. A Fee

Subsidy is available through the generous

support of FiRST CALGARy FinAnCiAL and

can be applied towards transportation

costs and/or program fees. Subsidies are

available on a first-come first-serve basis.

Contact the Education Program Specialist

for further information: [email protected]

There is no fee to bring your class or group

for a self-guided tour of any exhibition,

but calling to book ahead is advised -

403.938.3204.

iCe FLOWS AnD SOUnD RetReAtS

September 7 to October 19

by Jan kabatoff is a multi-media exhibition

addressing the issue of climate change and

the rapid rate of glacial melt. Combine

photography and environmental issues

for a meaningful experience out of the

classroom. Can be adapted to all grades.

MOnUMentS OF StOne

October 26 to november 30

by Robin Read features black and

white photos from several visits to

French graveyards. Robin is a pre-digital

photographer who develops his own work.

His images of the elaborate monuments work

well for a drawing session combined with

some French history or ‘grave’ discussions.

COUntinG CROWS

October 26 to november 30

“Counting Crows” features four artists,

who have taken different representational

approaches to the crow. Combine literature

and art for something to crow about.

supports education programs


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INVIOLABLE | BRUNO CANADIEN

Jan 11 to Feb 23 | Small Gallery

My work speaks to the modern presence

of Native peoples in the Americas and

honours them in their resistance to colonial

governance and industrial invasion. The

process of researching contemporary First

Nations issues of resistance and presence

is itself a form of resistance, and is integral

to my work. My work is an extension

of the learning process and a means of

communicating this knowledge, this

resistance, to others, within the realm of

visual art. My language includes the use

of collage, painting and drawing, and

various decoration, which strives to reflect

my personal visual history within our larger

complex and blended North American

history, from Plains and Dene visual

traditions to Modernism to mass media to

powwow.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR BOTH EXHIBITSFriday, January 11 | 7:00 to 9:00 pmWine sponsored by the Okotoks Arts Council

CAMP | JANICE TANTON

Jan 11 to Feb 23 | Large Gallery

CAMP is a visual-arts project examining

identity and contemporary nomadism

through the eyes of indigenous and non-

indigenous Canadians. Camping, as our

recreational modality, has become a

reflection of how we conduct a relationship

with temporal place and resources in

community. CAMP is a project by which

to surface and awaken insights and ways

of knowing by taking the time to listen

deeply between cultures and art-forms; and

to discover their relationship to claimed

space and resources relative to diversity

and commonality. “I paint and create to

understand my world and my place in it. I

paint to pray, to curse, to sort, to number,

to structure, to destructure, to bleed, to

preserve, to recognize, to see, to hide, to

show, to tell, to think, to stop thinking,

to love, to act, to be still, to laugh, to cry,

to detest but mostly to love for now I am

human, but in a few short years, I will be

something else.”

Upcoming Exhibits


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Saturday, Sep 1 First Saturdays

Saturday, Sep 1 Olde Towne Country Fair

Friday, Sep 7 Opening reception @OAG “ice Flows and Sound Retreats”

Friday, Sep 7 Museum exhibit launch “100 years of Gas”

Saturday, Sep 8 Okay.Club@OAG “ice Flows and Sound Retreats”

Saturday, Sep 15 ART.ATTACk@OAG “Tour & Talk with Jan kabatoff”

Sunday, Sep 16 Rafael Hoekman @RPAC

Saturday, Sep 22 Adventures@OMA “The Art of Making bobbin Lace”

Friday, Sep 28 Alberta Culture Days

Saturday, Sep 29 Alberta Culture Days

Sunday, Sep 30 Alberta Culture Days

Monday, Oct 1 For the Love of Shoes-Sunday, Oct 21 Online Art Auction

Saturday, Oct 6 First Saturdays HarvestFest events at RPAC

Sunday, Oct 14 brett Gunther @RPAC

Wed, Oct 17 Art.Attack@OAG “knit a bit”

Saturday, Oct 20 Adventures@OMA “Halloween Shenanigans”

Friday, Oct 26 Opening reception @OAG “Counting Crows” & “Monuments of Stone”

Saturday, Oct 27 Okay.Club@OAG “Sittin’ knittin’ in the Cemetery”

Sunday, Oct 28 Ghost Walk

Monday, Oct 29 Ghost Walk

Tuesday, Oct 30 Ghost Walk

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Calendar of eventsSep to dec 2012

Thursday, nov 1 Museum exhibit launch “We Remember”

Saturday, nov 3 First Saturdays

Saturday, nov 3 Girls’ night Out!

Saturday, nov 10 Okay.Club@OAG “Myths & Omens of the big, black birds”

Wed, nov 14 Art.Attack@OAG “An Evening to Crow About” Friday, nov 16 Light up Okotoks

Friday, nov 16 Museum exhibit launch “An Old-Fashioned Christmas”

Saturday, nov 24 Adventures@OMA “A Pioneer Christmas”

Saturday, Dec 1 First Saturdays

Sunday, Dec 2 Calgary Philharmonic in Okotoks @RPAC

Friday, Dec 7 “Spirit of Christmas launch“

Saturday, Dec 8 Okay.Club@OAG “Spirit of Christmas – Craft “

Sunday, Dec 9 Lunch at Allen’s @RPAC

Dec 23-Jan 2 Okotoks Art Gallery and Okotoks Museum & Archives closed for the holidays

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The Atco Gas tour will be in Okotoks Friday,

September 7 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at

the Foothills Centennial Centre featuring

Atco Energy Theatre’s production of He’s

Got the Pipes! at 6:00 pm, a barbecue, Atco

Blue Flame Kitchen and the Atco Energy

Sense Education Mobile.

WE REMEMBER

November 1- 30 | Temporary exhibit

This exhibit honours the men and women

from the Okotoks district who served in

the First and Second World Wars and also

acknowledges the efforts made by those

who remained on the home front.

AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS

Nov 16 to Dec 21 | Temporary exhibit

Celebrate the season with an old-fashioned

Christmas at the museum. This exhibit

will feature the traditions and stories of

how early Christmases were celebrated in

Okotoks.

ALONG THE SHEEP RIVER: STORIES OF OKOTOKS

This permanent exhibit explores Okotoks’

special landscape, compelling characters,

and bright future. Photos and artifacts help

bring to life the stories of the town’s rich

natural and cultural heritage. Connect to

Okotoks’ cultural community and discover

some of the fascinating people who have

helped make Okotoks the dynamic town

it is today. ‘Listen’ for some new additions

to the exhibits this winter. We gratefully

acknowledge funding from the Alberta

Museums Association which has allowed

us to enhance visitors’ experiences at our

museum.

100 YEARS OF GAS... OH WHAT A RELIEF!

September 1- 30 | Temporary exhibit

Okotoks was one of the first eight

communities in Alberta to connect to

natural gas in 1912. What a difference

that made in the lives of our residents.

This exhibit celebrates 100 years of gas

in Okotoks and also links to the Atco Gas

celebration entitled “Our 100 Days of

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tReASUReS FROM tHe ARCHiVALCOLLeCtiOnReginald Hanson, who ran the customs

office in Okotoks in the 1940s, was an

exceptional poet, actor and musician.

His youngest daughter Carol donated a

number of photographs and copies of his

poems to the archives that illustrate his

multiple talents as well as his wry sense of

humour. in his poem “Some Say: Good Old

xmas” he shares the challenges of being a

customs man at Christmas time.

“It’s nearing Xmas, what a life,

A custom’s man is full of strife,

I do my best but woe is me

If I don’t stamp them “Duty Free.”

ARCHiVeS WeeKOctober 1-6 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

This year’s provincial theme is “Archives

and the Creative Process.” The museum will

be celebrating Alberta Archives Week by

displaying some of the unique items that

highlight this theme. Okotoks residents

were a creative bunch, from playing in the

1906 community band to writing poetry.

The exhibit will feature photographs as

well as early artwork, hand-made cards,

and beautifully illustrated autograph

albums.

tReASUReS FROM tHe ARtiFACt COLLeCtiOnOne of the early pastimes enjoyed by

Okotoks residents was skating on the Sheep

River. A beautiful pair of wool-trimmed

skates was recently donated by Jean Connor.

The skates belonged to her grandmother,

Annie (Grisdale) Robertson. Jean also

donated a vase to the museum which was

brought over from England when her great

grandparents, Robert and nancy Grisdale,

immigrated to Okotoks in 1911.

Treasures from theCollections @ Oma


HALLOWEEN SHENANIGANS

Learn about the history of Halloween and

hear tales about some of the pranks from

the past in Okotoks. Outhouse tipping was

popular! Program includes seasonal crafts in

the attic.

38096 Sat., October 20 I 1:30 to 3:00 pm

A PIONEER CHRISTMAS

Whatever did they do before tinsel and

tree lights, on-line shopping and Butterball

turkeys? Learn where certain traditions came

from and take part in some simple Christmas

crafts from the past.

38097 Sat., November 24 I 1:30 to 3:00 pm

ADVENTURES@OMA CLUBIn the Attic | $7 registration fee

The ADVENTURES@OMA Club is a creative

way for families with children ages 6 to 12

to explore the history of Okotoks. (Ages

vary for some programs, and some may

be geared towards adults.) Youngsters can

be dropped off or adults can join in for a

family-fun event. This program is offered

one Saturday per month from September

to June. Also enjoy a self-tour of the

museum displays, which change regularly.


THE ART OF MAKING BOBBIN LACE

For ages 10 to 100 - Anna Stolcova, member

of the Heritage Weavers and Spinners

Guild, will introduce this heritage craft

that evolved from braid-making in the 16th

century.

38095 Sat., September 22 I 1:30 to 3:00 pm

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GeneRAL inteReSt HeRitAGe PROGRAMS– ALL GRADeS:

• “HeritageWalkingTour” – Learn about

historic downtown buildings and hear

anecdotal stories about people and

places. includes a museum tour.

• “ToysOverTime” – Explores the history

of toys followed by a hands-on activity in

the attic.

• “LifeofaPioneerWife” –days were long

and work was hard! Learn about the life

of a wife before electricity.

• “FromRiverstoRocks: Significant

Landmarks in My Community”

– includes information about big Rock and

the Sheep River.

SeASOnAL PROGRAMS – ALL GRADeS:

• “HalloweenHiJinks” – History of Hallo-

ween and anecdotal stories in Okotoks.

• “ChristmasPastinOkotoks” – looks at

traditions and where they came from

and how people celebrated the season a

hundred years ago.

ARt AnD HeRitAGe BADGe PROGRAMS

are available for all age levels in the Scout

and Girl Guide programs. Leaders can email

[email protected] for more information

or call 403.938.8969

Education programs are curriculum-based

and run 1.5 to 2 hours. They are available for

area schools and home school groups. Fees

are $50 plus GST per group, maximum 25

students. A Fee Subsidy is available through

the generous support of FiRST CALGARy

FinAnCiAL and can be applied towards

transportations costs and/or program fees.

Subsidies are available on a first-come first

serve basis. Contact the Education Program

Specialist for further information:

[email protected]

Museum programs are based on the history

of Okotoks and area and connect to

curriculums in k to grade 6 Social Studies,

English Language Arts, Fine Art and some

Science.

• KtoGradeOne “My Community”

• GradeTwo “Okotoks: A Prairie

Community Changes Over Time”

• GradeThree “Prairie Farm Family

– Quality of Life, Early 1900s”

• GradeFour “Okotoks, in the beginning”

• GradeFive “Okotoks: The Land, History

& Stories”

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Birthday Parties

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PAintinG PARtieS @ OAG• Tie-dye: bring white cotton shirts,

leggings, pillow cases or socks and color

them beautiful! We supply paint shirts to

cover clothing and plastic bags to take

art home. Ages 9+

• CanvasPainting: After a brief tour

and talk about the current shows in the

galleries, create your own work of art as

a fun remembrance of the birthday party!

Ages 8+

• no Brushes! Paint a picture using

everything except paint brushes. Ages 5+

• Musical Masterpiece: Just like musical

chairs but with art materials! Ages 5+

• Canvas Board Portraits: From Picasso

to Van Gogh to Andy Warhol! Learn

about a famous artist and paint your

own portrait. Ages 8+

Birthday parties should be booked at

least two weeks in advance by calling

Jan at 403.938.8969. Parents will supply

refreshments.

For a birthday to remember, bring your party

to the Okotoks Art Gallery or the Okotoks

Museum and Archives! birthday parties

are held for groups of up to 15 children

and can also be adapted for adults. One

hour is for the art or museum experience

and the second hour is for parents to serve

refreshments in the attic at the museum.

BiRtHDAY PARtieS @ OMA• Princess & the Frog tea Party:

young ladies come dressed in your best

for a traditional tea party at the museum.

All you have to do is kiss Farley the frog

to become a princess! Enjoy dressing

up, having ‘tea’ in china cups and creating

a tiara or bracelet to complete your royal

attire. Ages: 4 - 6

• PioneerParty: Tour the displays in the

museum and learn how things were

done a hundred years ago. Play games

like ‘Find the button’ and create an old

fashioned toy to take home. Ages 6+

• Scavenger Hunt: Earn your “Sleuthing

badge” by searching out some interesting

artifacts from the past. Play the matching

“Old to new Game” and hear the story of

the ghost and the stove. Ages 8+

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Tickets for our classical music series are $30 +GST for all three performances. Single performance tickets are $15 +GST.

LUNCH AT ALLEN’S

Sunday, December 9 | 7:00 pm

Tickets $40 +GST

Lunch At Allen’s is an extraordinary musical

revue by internationally renowned artists,

Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc

Jordan and Ian Thomas who perform

together as a band — the stage show is

an intimate and humorous performance

by some of Canada’s finest individual

performers. It all began as a regular get

together at Allen’s Pub & Restaurant on

The Danforth in Toronto with Murray

McLauchlan, Ian Thomas and Marc Jordan.

After adding the voice of Cindy Church,

a “Lunch at Allen’s” turned into an

outstanding band performing some of the

most enjoyed songs from each of these

songwriters’ impressive catalogues.

For tickets or information please visit the Okotoks

Art Gallery at 53 North Railway

Street or call 403.938.3204.

Produced in partnership with

RAFAEL HOEKMAN

Sunday, September 16 | 3:00 pm

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra cellist,

Rafael Hoekman, returns to RPAC for a

second concert, featuring the cello suites

by J. S. Bach. Hoekman is recognized as one

of Canada’s most versatile cellists, finding

success as a soloist, chamber musician,

orchestral player and teacher.

BRETT GUNTHER

Sunday, October 14 | 3:00 pm

After playing the 2011 Western Chic event at

the gallery, we are excited to welcome back

Brett Gunther, Artistic Director of the Classical

Guitar Society of Calgary. This family-friendly

concert will see his return to Okotoks to thrill

audiences with brilliant guitar.

CALGARY PHILHARMONIC IN OKOTOKS

Sunday, December 2 | 3:00 pm

Small CPO ensembles perform live for

children, families and seniors; reaching out

to all communities in and around Calgary.

Audience members have the opportunity to

learn about the composers, the instruments

and the musicians during a question and

answer period.

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• BigRockArtists’exhibition|St.Peter’s

AnglicanChurch|10:00amto5:30pm

•Artexhibits|OAGattheStation

|10:00amto5:00pm

•Museumexhibits|OkotoksMuseum

|10:00to5:00pm

•“DirtyLaundry”teenimprovworkshop

|RPAC|10:00amto4:00pm

• Artists“QuickDrawChallenge”

|OldeTowneOkotoks|10:00amto4:00pm

•Highschoolstudentartshow|frontlawn

ofOAG|12:00to4:00pm

•BigRockstorytellingandheritagewalking

tour|OMA|1:00pm

•“DirtyLaundry”teenimprovshow|RPAC

7:00 to 9:00 pm

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•Classicalpianoconcert,MatthewBlackburn

|RPACtheatre|3:00to5:00pm

• “QuickDrawChallenge”finishedpieces

|RPACcommunityroom|3:00to5:00pm

Thank you to the Okotoks Arts Council and the

Government of Alberta for their support of Alberta

Culture Days 2012.

Alberta Culture Days began in 2008 as

Alberta Arts Day, a one-day event. Since

then, it has expanded into a vibrant

three-day, province-wide celebration. in

2011, thousands of Albertans discovered,

experienced and celebrated our heritage,

cultural diversity and provincial pride

through 1,046 events in 93 communities.

Alberta Culture Days 2012, September 28 to

30, will continue to showcase the province’s

arts, multicultural, heritage and non-profit/

voluntary organizations; creative industries

and individual artists, while encouraging

all Albertans to discover the important

contributions of culture to our society.

FRiDAY, SePteMBeR 28

• Artexhibits|OAGattheStation

|10:00to5:00pm

• Museumexhibits|OkotoksMuseum

|10:00to5:00pm

• BigRockArtists’exhibition|St.Peter’s

AnglicanChurch|4:00to8:00pm

• Localmusiciansopenmic|RPAC

7:00 to 10:00 pm

AlbertaCultureDaysSeptember 28-30, 2012Discover • Experience • Celebrate

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upcoming events

arT iN THe HallOkotoks municipal Centre5 Elizabeth Street

September & October | Cheryl taylor

november & December | Okotoks Museum and Archives ‘We Remember’ (nov. 1-11) and Janifer Calvez (nov.1-30)

arT iN THe HallOkotoks recreation Centre 99 Okotoks Drive

SePteMBeR & OCtOBeR | OUt OF tHe BLUe ARt StUDiO StUDentS

nOVeMBeR & DeCeMBeR | MARG SMitH

OLDe tOWne COUntRY FAiR

Saturday, September 1 | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

The annual fair is a jam-packed day of fun

throughout Olde Towne Okotoks. During

the afternoon, the parking lot next to the

museum will feature old-fashioned carnival

games like ring toss, cream can ball toss and

cow chip toss (but not with the real thing!)

Check out the petting zoo and be sure

to turn the crank to make and taste some

home-made ice cream.

OKOtOKS GHOSt WALK

October 28 to 30 | $5/person+ GSt

Discover the eerie history of Okotoks and

what could be lurking downtown after

dark during the second annual Okotoks

Ghost Walk, presented by the Okotoks

Museum and Archives and the Okotoks and

District Historical Society. Pre-booking is

required as tickets are limited. For tickets

call 403.938.3204. Recommended minimum

age is 13.

GiRLS’ niGHt OUt! @ OAG

Saturday, november 3 | 7:00 to 10:00 pmLimited tickets available

Ebony and ivory... black and white. There’s

no other combination more sophisticated

so pick out your favourite black and white

outfit and dress to impress! Food, drink and

pampering, just for the girls! For tickets call

403.938.3204.

LiGHt UP OKOtOKS

Friday, november 16 | 6:00 to 9:00 pm

kicking off the Christmas season in

spectacular fashion: tour the museum’s

Christmas exhibit, enjoy crafts for children

in the attic, and at the gallery – gingerbread

cookie decorating and hot chocolate!


OKOTOKS arT gallerY aT THe STaTiON53 North Railway Street | Okotoks, AB

Winter Hours10 am to 5 pm | Tue to SatClosed Sun, Mon & statutory holidays

ContactP: 403.938.3204E: [email protected]

OKOTOKS muSeum aNd arCHiVeSaT HeriTage HOuSe49 North Railway Street | Okotoks, AB

Winter Hours10 am to 5 pm | Tue to SatClosed Sun, Mon & statutory holidays


rOTarY PerFOrmiNg arTS CeNTre3 Elma Street | Okotoks, AB

The Rotary Performing Arts Centre is nowavailable for performance and meetingrentals.


For more information about Town of Okotoks

Cultural and Historical services, visit our

website at: www.OkotoksCulture.ca

A publication of

cultural program guide: fall 2012

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